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Tetradrachm of Messana, Sicily
Image Not Available for Tetradrachm of Messana, Sicily

Tetradrachm of Messana, Sicily

Date480 BCE – 462/1 BCE
PeriodClassical Greece
MediumSilver
Dimensions22 mm, 16.56 g
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number2024.2.54
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DescriptionObv: Seated charioteer driving mule biga; Laurel leaf in exergue; border of dots Rev: A hare jumping right; MESSENION around HGC 2, 779

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